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Wyoming casinos are gaining popularity in a state renowned for many recreational things to do. Wyoming is known for meandering rivers, beautiful mountains, and big, beryl skies. The state exhibits a backdrop ideal for outdoor recreation, especially in Jackson Hole where skiing is a major attraction. Wyoming is also celebrated for pretty national parks, which perpetuate the appeal of its outdoor environment. For those who don’t find outdoor pursuits as exciting as gaming, Wyoming Indian casinos offer a fun and diverse number of opportunities for gambling in Wyoming.

For quite some time, gambling in Wyoming has been focused on parimutuel betting, which is mainly based on dog and horse racing. Three Wyoming casinos have flourished, engaging even more tribes to consider opening up casinos throughout the state. East of Shoshone National Forest and north of Rock Springs, the Shoshone Rose Casino is one of three Wyoming Indian casinos offering a complete gaming experience since 2007. Almost 300 gaming machines, a delicatessen, two restaurants, and a gift shop comprise the entire 7,000-square-foot facility fifteen minutes from Lander in Fort Washakie. Wyoming hotels and motels located in Lander participate in a free shuttle service provided by the casino. Shoshone Rose features promotions on Wednesdays and the Wild Rose Rewards Club.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe own another of the Wyoming Indian casinos located in Riverton in a verdant valley near the magnificent Wind River mountains. This location is set on the third biggest Native American reservation in the country. Of the few Wyoming casinos available, Wind River is the most popular and the largest. Three of the most crowd-pleasing table games include Texas Hold ‘Em, blackjack, and Three Card Poker. Slot fans love the variety of choice in gaming machines, which total 750 and include progressive jackpots, video reels, and poker. Ticket in and out machines are widely available, as are bank machines and change counters. The casino aims to educate visitors on the history of the Northern Arapaho tribe through storytelling, song, and dance during performances three days per week during the summer.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe offers another, smaller casino for gambling in Wyoming called Little Wind Casino. Little Wind is in Ethete, 40 minutes from Riverton. Gambling in Wyoming at Little Wind is fairly limited in casino games, but still exciting. There are 170 gaming machines to choose between and tables featuring blackjack. Blackjack stands strong at the casino with small minimum bets and maximum bets totaling only a few hundred dollars. Anyone willing to travel the short 40 minutes to larger Wind River Casino can enjoy free blackjack lessons on Saturdays. Little Wind Casino features delicious home-style dining at the onsite restaurant. The gaming section is open from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

Though there are only a few choices currently for gambling in Wyoming, several resident tribes are applying for permits after encouragement and support from the government. It likely won’t be long before there are more Wyoming casinos built but the existing casinos do provide a great experience revolving around Las Vegas-style gambling. And don’t forget about the many other attractions within Wyoming like Grand Teton National Park and the Buffalo Bill Museum.